KNOWING AND DOING THE WILL, OF GOD, ARE TWO DIFFERENT THINGS. WHERE DO YOU STAND?

It is truly amazing how much we think we know (without study or being open to the Word) and yet we are unaware that God does not change His mind, when it comes to getting His children to come to Him but will rearrange the application to your circumstances and situations to fit His outcome (Read Jonah 1:1-14). For those who have  problem with the story of Jonah, please take the limits (you have placed) off of the One who is limitless and know that with Him all things are possible. The sense or consciousness of the moral goodness or blameworthiness of one’s own conduct, intentions, or character together with a feeling of obligation to do what we “feel” is right or good is the issue causing us to desire the conformity to what one considers to be correct, right, or morally good, but not adhere to the Word. After running from God, like Jonah, most will get it. There is no place to run nor hide when YHWH, God has targeted you for a specific work He has planned for you.

So, stop complaining, running, trying to hide, or put your responsibility off on someone else, do like Jonah, ask to be thrown overboard. Because sometimes it requires only you and God to fix what is broken in your life; do not need to include a whole lot of people.  If you are unsure of what to do, while in belly of your fish (dilemma) pray to God, through Jesus, that He will answer you from whatever depth. Ask Him to listen to you, everything seems to be taking its toll on your mind, body, heart, and soul.  Repent for being contrary to His Word, Will, and Way and turn your face toward His Holy Temple, seeking the guidance you need. Because when you think you cannot go on, you want to give up YAH, through Yashuah, will bring you up from the darkest pit, with His Son, so bright it will destroy all signs of darkness and decay.

I would like to say, that for those who cling to their own understanding and abilities and have chosen to turn away from God’s love for them will remain in the belly of the fish. But for those who choose to cry out to the LORD, He will command the fish (trial, troubles, tribulations, situations, and circumstance) to leave us through your rejection to be a part of the sin.

Let me tell you how good God is and how He long for us to be a part of His kingdom and service. After all the running Jonah (many of us) did God still used him; God never give up on man; we give up on God.

17 Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. 2 1 [a]From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God. 2 He said:

“In my distress I called to the Lord,

    and he answered me.

From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help,

    and you listened to my cry.

3 You hurled me into the depths,

    into the very heart of the seas,

    and the currents swirled about me;

all your waves and breakers

    swept over me.

4 I said, ‘I have been banished

    from your sight;

yet I will look again

    toward your holy temple.’

5 The engulfing waters threatened me,[b]

    the deep surrounded me;

    seaweed was wrapped around my head.

6 To the roots of the mountains I sank down;

    the earth beneath barred me in forever.

But you, Lord my God,

    brought my life up from the pit.

7 “When my life was ebbing away,

    I remembered you, Lord,

and my prayer rose to you,

    to your holy temple.

8 “Those who cling to worthless idols

    turn away from God’s love for them.

9 But I, with shouts of grateful praise,

    will sacrifice to you.

What I have vowed I will make good.

    I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the Lord.’”

10 And the Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land.

ONE GOD, WHO IS THE SOURCE AND RESOURCE OF WHAT WE KNOW, EAT, DRINK, OR THINK. THIS IS A CULMINATION OF GOD’S WORD ACCORDING TO HIS TRUTH. AND ALTHOUGH WE BELIEVE THAT WHICH WE ARE TAUGHT, WE MUST OPEN OUR HEART’S EYE TO THE BROADER SPECTRUM OF THE WHOLE OF GOD’S WORD AND NOT LIMIT IT TO ONE OR TWO SCRIPTURES. BUT BASE ON LOVE.

It has become a world of “You must continue to do this or that but can’t do this or that and believe it or not it is “all according to the WORD”, (supposedly). Not true, man has taken God’s Word of truth, out of context so much, that it becomes more and more difficult for the new believer or one who is thinking of coming to Christ (Who is the basis and foundation of God’s Truth) to know and how to decipher what is the real truth versus what is a cumulation of man’s thoughts which appease him but are not truly of YAH. To combat the miss interpretation and miss-givens of the Word is why we must pray without ceasing, keep constant and consistent line of communication and conversation going with YAH, the Father, asking in Yashuah, Jesus the Son, to help us utilize the Holy Spirit, He left for us, to give us the understanding of what YHWH is telling us. And has been since time began.

What exactly is an Idols = It is as an object or person of extreme devotion; a movie idol. It can also be views as an ideal, a representation or symbol of an object of worship; broadly: a false god which is a likeness of something. It is a pretender, an impostor, a false conception of what you want to worship (something to bend to your will, having no bearing on that which is right but support the evils of this world). It is a form or appearance, visible but without substance, in which YAH has forbidden man to do in order to live a righteous life. (1 Kings Chapter 18 25 And Elijah said unto the prophets of Baal, Choose you one bullock for yourselves, and dress it first; for ye are many; and call on the name of your gods, but put no fire under. 26 And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made. 27 And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud: for he is a god; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awaked.

28 And they cried aloud, and cut themselves after their manner with knives and lancets, till the blood gushed out upon them. 29 And it came to pass, when midday was past, and they prophesied until the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that there was neither voice, nor any to answer, nor any that regarded). Saying all that to say this, that with all their efforts to get their idol gods to answer them, their gods, did not have the power nor ability to work out the issues in their lives. Elijah said that their god, Baal, must have been talking, or pursuing, or journeying or even sleeping and had to be awaked (by Whom? The ones who made him by hand) before he could answer and still there was no answer. But our God, the One and Only God neither has to be awaken, because He never sleeps. Nor did the idols have any regards for the people because they were number one, formed of man’s hand and two, had no substance about them. And Elijah was trying to show them this. But because man has a way of wanting his cake and eating it too, they refuse to listen, and their way was still found to be without consolation nor action. So why give anything of no value a value that has none?

An idol can and often is in the form of many things to many people. Food, dress, material things, thoughts, the list (when you think of it) can go on and on. There are things (commands, statues, etc.) which God gave man specifically to adhere and live by to prevent man from going against His Word. Yet we do not always make the grade but fall short, every day.  JESUS. The most important of them all is to “LOVE”, Him first, self, second, so you will be able to love others; you cannot give away what you do not possess. When you are entangled in the web of God’s true Love you will find no room for sin and evil. Everything you do you do it in honor of God, through Jesus, by way of the Holy Spirit. Sometimes we can have too much knowledge on a subject. But it is the wrong or fluffed up version of it. Simply not taking the time to study the topic to a larger extent can cause us to add or subtract vital information needed to obtain and maintain a clearer picture and understanding of what it really is or means. It is imperative that whatever knowledge you get from Scriptures, be the truth and will be presented as the constant reminder of God’s love for us, not to speak or act in a scornful, conceited, or exaggerated manner or show off; why we are to study His Word, walk in His Way, and do His Will; showing love to each other, instructing or informing others in a way that improves their mind or character; edifying an integral part of securing our salvation.  (1 Corinthians 8:1-3 1 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. 2 And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. 3 But if any man love God, the same is known of him).

People are so into eating that which is considered as an offering to idols. But God says that an idol is nothing in the world. It cannot increase or decrease your life span. It has no control over you, except that which you give it. It only hurts you because of your way of thinking of what power it has (none) over you. But we have this un-canning ability to forget that there is but one God and what He says goes; nothing or none else truly matters. So, the next time someone wants to tell you what to eat, drink or think and you start stressing over these matters remember what the scripture says, 1 Corinthians 8:6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. Saying, in essence that the level of your commitment in your belief, in YHWH, God, through Yashuah, Jesus, has overridden all the negative associations and connotations, given to the gods man has implemented, with regards to what type of absolute powers and abilities, of the One Who created us. Thus, making it a clear revelation, to us, Who has total control (even though it may not seem like it, at time) over all situations, circumstances, or scenario. And further, give us wisdom to the fact that if your trust and hope has been placed whole-heartedly, in Him, that He has it, there should be no doubt, no worry, no fear of what will harm the mortal body or soul but what is harmful to the spiritual.

What goes in our mortal bodies, in the way of food, drink, etc., does not affect our spirit because it is used for nutrients and substances to satisfy the flesh, soul, and body; the rest is expelled. But the Spirit require feeding from the Word, and any other form of spiritual attestation (evidence or proof of what God deem necessary for our salvation) to go into the spirit, mind, and heart and affect that part of man which is in a constant state of reverence and redemption; pointing toward and existing exclusive for God. The spirit is the part of man that connects and communicates with God. Whereas our soul can be self-centered; our soul is reflected in our personality. Thus, making room, in man’s mind, that regardless of what God says, his (man’s) way of thinking is best for him.

We must understand that there is only One God, there is no other. We can initiate and follow of all sorts of doctrine, images, idols, customs, and beliefs, but when the smoke clears, only YHWH, GOD, will remain. And by His authority has set our Lord and Saviour, Yashuah, Jesus over that which He, Himself, has set as precedent for what was, is, or will be; we can try to make our words truth but in order for it to be absolute it has to come from our Father Who is in Heaven constantly changing man’s direction so that it points in His direction, set for us; to do all things of a righteous nature, through Him and nothing without Him. Once we come to grip to the fact that nothing He allows or disallow is new under the sun because men have been in a constant state of rebellion since the Garden of Eden, we will be able to see and accept the Truth of YHWH’s love (Yashuah); to help, not hurt us. But God has and will always be prepared for men questions with answers that will confound the wisest and the ram in the bush that will just appear.  

4 As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.

5 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)

6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

I wanted to study these passages a little closer. Because they seem to contradict the Word; there is no way God’s Word can be contradicted because it is true. But some of the wording was a little bit disparaging to understand. So, I looked closer at what Jesus said about men (without a mature belief) vs man whose belief is strong enough in the Lord to know God’s Word, is true.

If allowed to become the focal point, (of what to eat, drink, or think) without the truth of God’s Word, Yashuah, behind it, staying focused on this one aspect, (although very important to many), will and have caused people to corrode and to wear away, separating parts of relationship with the Most High, family, and friends.  Gradually, acceptance or rejection, seen in worship or devotion becomes your determining reference, presented to the eye or the mind and considered truth to the believer; maintaining a hold in which the enemy has developed, in your mind, and it becomes almost impossible to get free from; only with the help of the Good Lord.

In my quest to know the truth, I found that this image, form, or representation, usually of a man or animal, a thought, certain energy, any pagan deity, a religion, can be (to the believer) consecrated as an object of worship (A good way to know an idol from the real deal is to know who made it God or man?) It becomes their way of thinking; their method of control or being controlled.  It is anything on which we set our affections; that to which we indulge an excessive and sinful attachment, negating all the Scriptures of God’s Word, His Truths, Righteousness and replacing them with that which you think to be truth or would rather hold on to instead of believing that Yashuah, Jesus paid for it all and hold it all together in His hands. But to get man’s point across, he would rather use his way of thinking “No new covenant in and through Christ”, was given by God the Father. So, all that was done, according to idols, which is anything which usurps (take a position of power or importance) illegally or by force through encroaching or infringing upon (God’s Truths) and taking the place of God in the hearts of his rational creatures, is still in effect. This goes even for those who firmly and unequivocally, believe that Jesus took every type of sin known and unknown to man and paid the price for them (hard to believe because man is so evil.) God is the author of existence, our being. In God we live, and move, and have our being (Acts 17:28 For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring). One thing we should all be considerate and that is not to conform to a particular state or condition; think everything disputable, which is proof of a weak mind and captious temper.

7 Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled. 8 But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse.

9 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.

10 For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol’s temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;

One thing for sure, YHWH, God, through Yashuah, Jesus made arrangement, that whoever would come, would be accepted in His Kingdom; this is true for the weak and the strong of conscience, alike. As for the strong, we must be careful not to cause our weak brothers and sisters to stumble.

11 And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?

GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR

YOU CAN HELP HURTING PEOPLE STOP HURTING BY SEEKING THE LORD FIRST, HELPING YOURSELF THEN HELP OTHERS

Your first step should be to seek the LORD for yourself, until “you” find Him (He knows where we are, but most time we forget where He is) giving thanks and rejoicing even in your troubles, trials, and tribulations all along the way. A person who’s hurting themselves cannot give true and free comfort to someone else when they are hurting; in a place of unknowing and doubt, indecisiveness and fear, anger and unsure of their own directives and directions. Because they, in all reality, only see their worries and in most instances will transpose them to the one whom they are trying to comfort. When you have come to the edge of your troubled waters, (not necessarily completely having gone through) God, through Jesus, by way of the Holy Spirit, covers you with His feathers and under His wings of protection you are able to withstand and hold up your brother or sister, with patience, peace, and endurance.  With the strength and guidance of the Holy Spirit, not only will you be willing but able to perform this honored duty in the service of our Father God. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4 3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God). (Psalm 91:4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler).

At one time or another we all come to that proverbial fork in the road that calls for a decision whether to help someone else that is hurting; going along in life and the care of this world closes in on them and they can’t seem to find their way out of a situation or circumstance. Or to cross over to the other side of the road and keep going. Usually, we have been going through something that is causing a real upheaval in our own lives, which is putting up a roadblock in our capacity or willingness to help will cause us to cross over and in our mind thinking that to add to our responsibilities would be too much and we would not be able to deal with it, in its entirety. Thus, this lack of conviction to one another can and most often do, cause great pain in mind, heart, body, and spirit in one who is genuinely concerned for others, regarding making the righteous decision whether to help or not and it is sad to say that instead of doing something (we, alone, cannot do everything but we can do our part, as small or large as it maybe and YHWH, GOD, through Yashuah, Jesus, will water our efforts with His Love, Mercy, and grace) we choose to do nothing. But play the wait and see game (“I am going to wait and see what you or they do”). What do we do? Step out for ourselves and find out what YAH wants us to do, in Yashuah name and then do it, without hesitation, but with courage and commitment. (Luke 10:30-37 30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’ 36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”)

You would think that to just do the right thing and help is enough, and it is. But we think it necessary to add so many conditions and so much fluff to simplicity that by the time we get through including all the what ifs and what for, it has become blown all out of proportion and has morphed into a totally new entity. This is the reason God told us to come to Him in everything we do, not just big but also small issues and concerns. And He will make all the crooked places straight (work it out); show us how to go about helping each other, where help is truly needed. We can try, try, and try with all our heart and might but unless we are opened to that most important conversation with God, we try in vain. Because helping anyone, a family member, friend, or even a foe requires at least a conversation with the Father Who will, always, determine the best direction to go and how we are to get there, with the least amount of resistance. (Isaiah 45:2-4  I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron: 3 And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel). GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

“Once a thought has been verbalized (said aloud), it cannot be taken back: Once the thought has been materialized into an action, it cannot be undone or unseen.”

Sometimes we can find ourselves captives of our own discomfort and discontent of our mind; deceiving self that we are not being able to function due to the unrest and unsettling sinfulness produced by our thoughts all day long. It has become an epidemic (sort to speak), engulfing and overpower our ability to think thoughts of love, kindness, etc. And each day it is taking place in the head of many: its cause is excessive thinking, reasoning, and to refusing to hear from God. We must use the spiritual weapons, given to us by God (His Word which consist of love, peace, joy, humility, all the righteous fruit of the spirit) to fight a determined fight to overcome our imagination and anything that goes against the Word, Will, and Way of God. (2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;)

You must bring your mind under subjection to the will of God, through Jesus, our Lord and Saviour, first, then you will see changes, in the way you think regarding all things, reflective of God. To do this, God tells us to lean not to our own understanding but hang all of our hopes, dreams, and truths on Him. (Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; And lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct thy paths).

When you are in doubt about the steps it will take to control what you say or do, do not be shy, ask YHWH, God, in Yashuah, Jesus’ name to help you because trying to discipline your mind, on your own, will not be easy. Because as a path that has been worn down, over the years of travel, so is the mind. For years we have thought the same old way, not regarding whether it is right or wrong just the fact that it felt good or it was what we desired to do. And after a while it becomes a natural, we automatically go toward negative thinking. But the fruit realized from it, is not a good fruit; as a matter of fact, it is probably non-productive and dangerous, spiritually, physically, and mentally. Going back to one of my favorite reminder-scripture, Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.

Our outsides be as a shiny new penny, pretty, beautiful, displaying all we want others to think of us, all the while we are harboring misery, strife (with self), and hatred on the inside.  Yet, all will be put in perspective if we as God to give us wisdom and strength to think and do not be hasty to say the first thing on our mind but give it some serious thought, so that we realize once the thought has been verbalized (said aloud), it cannot be taken back: Once the thought has been materialized into an action, it cannot be undone or unseen. So, we must make it our determined goal, every day, to bring our mind under discipline, with the help of Yashuah, and think twice before an action (any product of it) is taken, verbally or physically. (James 1:19-20 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God).

 All boils down to our not knowing what is happening to us, which leads to a lack of discipline, or we do not want to control the thoughts that are introduced in our minds, by the enemy, which leads to a lack of discipline. without ceasing in either instance we must begin to discipline our mind or as in the days of Noah, we will not be spared from destruction of the LORD, at the end of this age (Genisis 5:6 And it repented the LORD that He had mad man on the earth, and it grieved Him at His heart. 7: And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have mad them.; this is known but why is it so hard to control it?)

It really seems easier to think on that which is contrary to God’s Word (Jesus) rather than the spiritually clean, pure, productive thoughts we need to think on. I am led to believe that it seems to so hard to think on that which is lovely, yet thoughts of unlovely things flood our brains without provocation, mean it is part of our spiritual maturity; In order to come out of the darkness of our mind we are to be aware of what we think, discipline the mind, on purpose daily, toward the lovely, positive, progressive, thoughts. Because your thoughts (mind, heart) run your life. (Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life). One thing you can rest assured, when we commit our service to God, through Jesus, we do not need to worry, think, or try to figure out how it will be done because He will instruct us regarding the task, He give us; setting up the firm and permanent rules and regulations, to be implemented and used in whatever endeavor He has for us. (Proverbs 16:3 Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established).

So, instead of the thoughts taking, having, and leaving us captives, we are to take them captive with the Word of God, Jesus Christ; through Jesus, we must continually refresh, renew, and refocus our mind to think, on that which is good, pure, and remain committed to and productive in the service of God, through Jesus, our Christ. (Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things).

GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

THE LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE IS VERY THIN AND MOST TIME IS BLURRED: WHICH DIRECTION ARE YOU HEADED

Whether you profess to be a saint or you are a sinner, know that each of us are teetering between that thin line of love and hate. Since we are dealing with both, the spirit and flesh, sometimes it may be very hard to see this line. The Holy Spirit is telling us the right way, according to God’s way, whereas our mind and flesh, (the devil’s playgrounds) are telling us something altogether different, the wrong way, (based on how we feel, what we think). So, when any little incidence, that we encounter, where, an illness or the frequency of a disease, crime, or something else undesirable, (just one little episode from any form of distraction), can cause you to switch from following YHWH, GOD, though, Yashuah, Jesus, to following the devil by watching and accepting his form of fame and glory. Staying on the righteous side of this line, takes discipline, courage, boldness, and tenacity, all through love, faith, trust, and belief. But we must be careful not to fall into Satan’s traps, every day, because the enemy’s way is the easy way; taking little or no effort. (2 Timothy 3:1-5 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away). Matthew 7:13-14 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it).

As we can see, all around us, the latter is happening today, an influx of people choosing to believe in that which does not convict, condemn, nor commit them of unrighteousness or to being right with YHWH, GOD through YASHUAH, JESUS, our Lord and the only one Who can save us. But when you are seeking, you are opt to find righteousness in God and remain grounded in Jesus, God’s Love, no matter what the world throws at you. You will be aware of Satan’s ploy and with the strength God, through Jesus, has given you, will recognize this line and know how to react and handle the implications it has set before you. We are not to be overcome by evil but overcome the evil that tries to overtake us by the goodness, we possess, through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. Think about it, is it RIGHT or WRONG! (Romans 12:19-21 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good).

There are those out there, who walked, seemingly, faithfully with God and then the devil came along and promised them the world: they were not rooted deeply enough in Christ to resist him. The line became so blurred. Love, faith, belief, and trust has become a thing of the past. The truth has been hidden by all the cares of this world and man attempting to remedy them on his own is of no avail. The masses, out of confusion and leaning to the own understanding and conclusion, gave up and gave in: not realizing that if we hold on, just a little while longer, whatever is meant for all, will be given, in the way God planned.

Some remain faithful and are seeing God’s blessings, in abundance (spiritually, physically, mentally, financially), some have yet to see it. But we must be faithful, stand firm in our commitment; be bold and courageous, of sound mind and determined that no matter what we are going to allow God to finish the work He started in us and finish our race. Loving God enough to be obedient to His Word (Jesus), walking in His Way, by doing His Will, will cause you to thrive, mentally, physically, and most of all spiritually. Because the line between love for God, yourself, and others leads directly to victory; resting in God’s Love, Jesus. Whereas the line of hate for God, self, and others, in any form, whether anger, self-loathing, disregarding all the commandments, leads to destruction; no rest found in the world, Sata’s hate.  (Proverbs 10:12 reads “Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.” If I hate, only problems will come, but love sets me free. Matthew 7:13-14 Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby).

In sure hatred and being disobedient to Him and continuing in a contrary and to stray off the path He has planned for you; knowing that if you take a step in either direction you will reach a goal, desired or not.  We think that this journey, called life, is meant to be haphazardly lived, giving no thought to our actions (do what you want to do, when you want to do it, and where) regardless of what type of affect it has on our relationship with God or others.  But when you stop to think about your life and how it is going it is almost impossible not to realize that its direction is in direct correlation with how you have chosen to live: in love or in hate. When we stay If we are not careful any one of us will be subject to fall. The way of the world has made it so easy for us to believe that good is bad and evil is good; looking at each of us as prey, setting traps all along your path. Trying to live a life of love, (going through the falling down and getting up periods, associated with it) according to the Word is more rewarding than living in hatred and anger all the time, falling down, and staying there day after day.

When you live in love, according to God’s Word, not only will you find out what your direction, but you will also find the provisions to help you on your way. (Matthew 4:4. But He answered and said, “It is written, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”) You go to the right and there you will find all the righteousness of YHWH, God, through Jesus, our Christ. To stay on the righteous side, we must stay in the Word. Not just read a scripture or chapter daily, but take it apart word by word, line by line, asking God to help you to sincerely study until you understand what the LORD is saying to you. It is not easy to be steady in the Lord, due to the selfish nature of our fellow man, yet we are to stand firm in our commitment and remain determine to walk it through, to the end, as God, with the help of Jesus, walk with us because it is so worth it. (2 Timothy 2:15  Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth).

You go to the left and you will find all the things of Satan; the world; the flesh. The person who takes the left does so out of sure laziness, selfishness, or greed. There is no loving, caring commitment to be made, only one that is selfish and self-centered. The thought process to be sinful, is not really one at all, it takes no amount of consorted effort, it comes naturally, the flesh is naturally sinful. So, even if you do not feel as if or when you are sinning, you can be deep into sin and do not know it. That is why, at all times, we are to ask God, through Jesus, to help us be aware of anything sinful we encounter and then help us to overcome it. (1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it). (Psalm 34:4-8 4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. 5 Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. 6 This poor man called, and the Lord heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. 7 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. 8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him).

 People who are or want to remain oblivious to their state of immorality and wickedness (hatred) do not want to work out their salvation by doing good; living according to God’s Word. But want their salvation to be worked out for them by way of others. Meaning, do what they want and let a pastor, preacher, or priest pray them out of trials, troubles, or tribulations; they set back and want to receive the forgiveness from GOD. Well, it doesn’t work that way. You must be aware of the line between the Love of God (Jesus, who came to save the world) and the hate of the devil (whose sole purpose, is to destroy it with sin) and seek daily, with a sincere heart, mind, and spirit to go to the righteous side (the side of Love) and remain; with YHWH, GOD’S help, through Yashuah, Jesus’, it is possible. (Philippians 2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling). GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR

BE STILL AND KNOW THAT GOD IS GOD: OUR REFUGE

One of our biggest problems in life, is that we cannot be still long enough, for God to reveal Himself to us, through the love He has for us. And do His perfect work in and through us as He promised. When we let go, of ourselves and of what we think we know, accept Christ as Lord and Savior, and allow God to move across the plains of our lives He will help us fight our battles. He will help clean up our messes, help us to choose the righteous path in all we do, and then we will see His promises come into being.

We will see that He is our refuge, we will not fear as things around us are troubled. But in the middle of it all, and because God is the condition where we are safe and sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble, we will stand strong and not be moved, to the point of destruction, but continue to be resurrected. For God is our refuge we are His children.

So, it is with God’s help, through Jesus and the Holy Spirit, which calms our spirit, engage our spiritual eye to see, our hears to hear, our minds to understand, and our hearts to receive His word, will, and way. And gives us the courage to put all our faith, trust, hope, and belief, in Him, in times of the dry (uncertain times, like today) season of your life. At which time, as we trust in Him, He leads us on the righteous path, He has laid out: where through it all, we lie down in the abundance of His love, and are able to stand by the river of His love; near the stream where the city of God is. Here we are void of all things that are fearful to non-believers and the ones who believe but has of yet to grasp the power of our God that manifest themselves from the ones who has not accepted Christ as Lord and only call on the LORD when he/she is in deep trouble and at time not even then.

When we be still, and listen to hear YHWH’S, GOD’S, voice, through Yashuah’s, Jesus’, we will know that He is in the middle of it all; He will cause the outcome to be as He intended (not man). And even though man think he is in control, God, our Father will be exalted above all men, by all men: for He is our LOVE, OUR REFUGE, OUR STRONG TOWER, OUR POWER, OUR PEACE, OUR PATIENCE, AND THE FUEL FOR OUR LIGHTS on Whom we can depend. GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

Psalm 23:2 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

Psalm 46:1-11 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.

4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.

5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.

6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.

7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, what desolations he hath made in the earth.

9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.11 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

GOD INTENTIALLY GAVE US EACH OTHER (COLORS, CHARACTERS, GIFTS, TALENTS, AND ALL) TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD OF THE WHOLE. SO, JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN’T, DOES NOT MEAN GOD CAN’T MAKE IT HAPPEN, THROUGH OTHERS

Psalms 133:1 – (A Song of degrees of David.) Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 Corinthian: 11-12 11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will. 12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ).

YHWH, God can and does all things when and how He wants to. And in His love for us He has equipped each of us, with certain abilities, some that are different and unique only to that person, to do the same, as long as we give Him the glory for our ability to cause certain things, others can’t do to become a reality. Even though some people share the same gifts and talents, they may be in different degrees, on different levels, causing different execution of that gift. But all of us are given the gift of the Holy Spirit Who help us to use our God-given gifts to work together for the whole. (2 Corinthian 12: 4-12 4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; 10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: 11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will. 12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ).

Have you ever heard someone say, when a project or something has to be done, “I” can’t do that, “I” will get back to it when “I” have the time? Then out of a selfish, pride-filled notion, turn, walk away, not asking rather or not anyone else can. That is where things begin to unravel because instead of asking for help, they refuse due to lack of trust, belief, and communication. This lack of trust and confident in others do not end with them it is shown (sometimes vehemently) with our Father, YHWH, GOD. It is one thing to have no trust in others ability to perform, due to pride, vanity, and selfishness but to negate Yashuah, Jesus from helping you to understand how to accomplish, (through others in-put), is really asking for trouble. Now, mind you, the thought that any unbelieving, prideful, vain, know-it-all person would ask God to divinely step in and cause it to happen or send someone to facilitate their need, is not part of the thought pattern, only “I can’t so no one else can.” But God, in His infinite wisdom, has structured it so that all of us need each other, whether we accept it or not. To try and maintain your life, enclosed in a bubble, is not going to happen; it goes against the nature of The Creator, and most time, set your life on a collision course with an unfulfilled destiny. So, as we all make up one body, jews, gentiles, bond, or free, in Christ, acting as the different members of this body, we are to work together (helping that part which lack) so that the body as a whole, will function up to its full potential. (Romans 12:5 “So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.”) 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 14 For the body is not one member, but many.)

Sometimes it becomes so hard for those that are self-absorbed to give credit to anyone, so to avoid that situation of recognition, they avoid it, or deny it. Instead of looking at other’s abilities, according to that which the LORD has allowed them to have and given them to use.  When YAH allows an obstacle to appear in your life, and sometimes remain for a long season it is not to discourage, by no means, but to encourage all to call on Him when we find ourselves in situations we cannot figure out. Not only will YHWH, GOD, through Yashuah, Jesus, work it out but will send someone in your life to help; the person(s) He knows has the abilities and He has given the capabilities that you do not have, but those that you need. (1 Corinthians 12:18-27 18 But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. 19 And if they were all one member, where were the body? 20 But now are they many members, yet but one body. 21 And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. 22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: 23 And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. 24 For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked. 25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. 26 And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. 27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular).

I know you may be wondering where I am coming from on this subject. But I truly find it quite annoying and sometimes downright frustrating when you know God has given you the ability to do something and because of pride and selfishness those who needs it refuses it. It is amazing as to how many people out there that feels as if they cannot do certain things then no one is capable of doing them, correctly; especially their family member or friend. But God made it where no one person can do it all. In order for the world to be at its best, all must do their part, working together as an individual unit with a specified function, which form their part of God’s complex mechanism, called life. For those who think they can accomplish this by themselves, is tragic. (Ecclesiastes Chapter 4:9-12 9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. 10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. 11 Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? 12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken).

Trust YHWH, GOD, through Yashuah, Jesus, to be led by the Holy Spirit to know that just because you do not possess that which you need to complete a task, (work, marriage, children, friends, enemies), does not mean that, in the proverbial bush, God does not have a ram; someone or something to help. And for those of you who are targeted as being weak and incompetent, should not think lowly of themselves (GOD DOES NOT) but know who you are and Whose you are in Christ. So, don’t always be the one who thinks that you must know and do everything because if you could, you would be all alone on this earth. Believe this, if you think that if you do not do it, it will not get done or done the right way, this is wrong thinking because that’s why God gave us each other. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 – 9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.  10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. 11 Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? 12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Proverbs 27:17 – Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Hebrews 10:24-25 – And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works. (Read more…) Matthew 18:20 – For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Colossians 3:23 – And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22 – Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.   (Read More…) GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.